Description
Intercultural Communication in Contexts explores how communication operates within multicultural relationships and diverse social environments. This widely used textbook provides students with both theoretical foundations and practical tools to communicate effectively across cultural, ethnic, and religious differences in domestic and global settings.
The text introduces the major approaches to studying intercultural communication and integrates them into a clear framework that students can apply in real-life situations. Emphasizing both personal and societal contexts, the book helps learners understand how identity, culture, power, and globalization influence communication patterns.
Key Topics Covered:
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Cultural identity and social location
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Communication across cultural and religious differences
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Interpersonal and group communication in diverse contexts
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Power, privilege, and global systems
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Practical strategies for effective cross-cultural interaction
Designed for courses in Intercultural Communication, Global Communication, Diversity Studies, and Communication Theory, this textbook encourages critical thinking and self-reflection while building practical communication competence.
By combining research-based theory with real-world application, Intercultural Communication in Contexts equips students with essential skills for navigating today’s interconnected and multicultural world.
